Dear Sir, the collision between a mini motorbike and a pedal cycle was inevitable due to the total disregard for the public shown by riders of these machines. The western area has been plagued in recent years with noise and dangerous riding of these vehicles which may or may not be insured or taxed. Using footpaths as race tracks both the public and animals are at risk. Failure to stop after an accident which injured a young child coming home from school illustrates just how dangerous these vehicles are.
As far as I am aware the police have been taking a light touch regarding the riders of these vehicles with a warning being issued as an interim reaction followed by the seizing of the bike. With these bikes changing hands for less than £100 and so easily replaced it is no wonder our police are frustrated. I am suggesting that anyone who has a neighbour who owns one of these should make a note of licence plate or distinguishing marks and colours and log them with the police.
As an example, the rider of the bike which knocked the child off the bike is described as around 5 foot 9” wearing a black tee shirt and a black bikers helmet. The bike is described as green and black in colour with black numbers on the side. As reported in last week’s Newton News if anyone has any information please contact PC Jamie Pitt quoting incident number 0321 on Tel number 101 or any member of our local beat team. Independent West Ward Town Councillor Ken Robson
